Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Developer proposes 418‑unit Lakeville Country Club senior community with public nine‑hole golf course
Summary
Thornike Development told the Parks Commission it plans a 418‑unit senior‑focused community at the Lakeville Country Club that would retain a public nine‑hole golf course, offer on‑site amenities and propose mitigation payments to the town; the developer says a peer fiscal study shows roughly $2.1 million in net annual tax revenue at buildout.
Thornike Development representatives presented a plan to the Parks Commission on March 12 to redevelop the Lakeville Country Club site into a senior‑oriented residential community and a refreshed public golf facility.
Michael Devon, director of community relations for Thornike Development, said the project would convert the existing 18‑hole course into a nine‑hole course with a driving range and pro shop and build about 418 residential units across nine buildings, mixing multifamily buildings (limited to three stories) and duplex homes. "We see a ton of synergy between our community and what you all do," Devon told commissioners, describing the proposal as a way to create a walkable streetscape and shared recreation spaces.
Why it matters: Thornike framed the…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
